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flether, v. Sc.|ˈflɛðə(r)|
Also flaither.
[Cf. ON. flaðra to flatter.]
intr. To flatter, use ‘blarney’. Hence ˈflethering ppl. a. Also ˈflethers, flattering talk, blarney.
1786Burns Ded. to G. Hamilton 2 Expect na, Sir, in this narration, A fleechin, flethrin, dedication. 18..Donald & Flora 13 (Jam.) Lord. Come now, my good fellow, and— Wat. Aye, flaither awa! Since I'll no do wi' foul play, try me wi' fair play. 1821H. Duncan Yng. S. Country Weaver v. (ed. 2) 98 What! do you think to beguile me, wi' your fleeching and your flethers to do the devils' wark. |